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Capital Economics appears in 2 stories we have published between September 2026 and October 2026, mostly in our Business and Policy coverage. It is most often reported alongside AP/NORC, Bureau of Labor Statistics and Federal Reserve.
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US jobs growth stalls in September 2026, adding pressure ahead of midterms
The US economy added just 29,000 jobs in September 2026, a sharp slowdown that sent unemployment to 4.2% and raised doubts about further interest rate hikes. With public approval of President Trump’s economic management at a record low, the report adds urgency to Republican midterm campaign challenges.
3 October 2026
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US jobs growth stalls in September 2026, adding pressure ahead of midterms
September 2026 jobs report shows sharp slowdown, rising unemployment, and record-low approval for Trump’s economic handling, impacting midterm elections.
OECD downgrades UK growth forecast to 1% for 2027 amid geopolitical risks
The OECD reduced the UK's 2027 economic growth forecast to 1%, citing geopolitical conflicts and inflation. Learn what this means for founders and operators.